KONSTANTINA

Mula Magalyinyara #2 , 2023

Konstantina’s work is about representing her researches and questioning of her roots and identity. Through her paintings, she wishes to make her voice heard, and above all those of Aboriginal communities.The motifs depicted on this painting represent...

R. NARGULI

Bark painting “Fornication scene” , c.1950

This bark, characteristic of the region around Mijilang Island (Croker Island) in Western Arnhem Land, was one of the first acquisitions of Jacques Villeminot, ethnologist, lecturer, writer and film-maker. He was Honorary President of the Société des...

KONSTANTINA

Wumera Nangamay #25 , 2024

Konstantina is a contemporary Aboriginal artist of mixed heritage and descendant of the Gadigal people.In the ‘Wumera Nangamaye’ series, Konstantina represents the land, or Ngura, which is the lifeblood of the people. For her, it is the heart, soul a...

KONSTANTINA

Wumera Nangamay #23 , 2024

Konstantina, whose real name is Kate Constantine, is a contemporary Aboriginal artist descended from the Gadigal people. Her work tells the true story of her people. Passionate about her language, culture and history, she re-imagines the traditions o...

KONSTANTINA

Rock Carvings - Ngamuru Giba Bondi #3 , 2024

Konstantina, whose real name is Kate Constantine, is a contemporary Aboriginal artist descended from the Gadigal people. Her work tells the true story of her people. She is passionate about her language, culture and history, much of which has been lo...

Sarah Leo NAPURRURLA

Ngapa Jukurrpa (Water Dreaming) - Puyurru , 2023

This painting depicts the Dream of Water. It begins its course at the site of Puyurnu, to the west of Yuendumu. Generally speaking, the riverbed is drained, creating marshes or natural water wells known as 'mulju'. The owners of this site are the wom...

Doris KINJUN

Bagu , 2012

The [i]Bagu [/i]were originally fire boards. These objects had a sacred value because of the torrential rains that regularly strike this tropical region. They were carried on the move by this nomadic people. The women were not allowed to handle them,...